Does mental health affect your debts? (please answer even if you've not had problems)

17 June 2013

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We're updating our research on the link between mental health issues and debt problems. It's argued either one can cause the other – if you’ve been affected, see our Mental Health and Debt guide. Please answer the question below NOTE: Exclude mortgages & student loans from definition of "debt".

We're updating our research on the link between mental health issues and debt problems. It's argued either one can cause the other – if you’ve been affected, see our Mental Health and Debt guide.

Please answer the question below

NOTE: Exclude mortgages & student loans from definition of "debt".

Results

I (and my partner) have never had mental health problems (5836 votes)

NEVER been in debt		2590 votes (44%)
Only ever had limited debts		2008 votes (34%)
Bigger debts, but not a problem		781 votes (13%)
Severe or crisis debts		457 votes (8%)

I (or my partner) have / have had mental health problems (4016 votes)

NEVER been in debt		942 votes (23%)
Only ever had limited debts		954 votes (24%)
Bigger debts, but not a problem		714 votes (18%)
Severe or crisis debts		1406 votes (35%)

                   9,852 votes received.

We try to use technology to limit voting to one per person. Occasionally, this may erroneously block a few people's votes (eg, from shared offices). Apologies for that.